Hormuz Ceasefire Tested by Drones, Missiles and an Oil Squeeze — June 06, 2026

CENTCOM says US forces shot down Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck radar sites, while Iran fired missiles toward Gulf bases. The clashes sharpen a naval blockade that Al Jazeera says has cost Tehran nearly $6 billion in oil revenue. In this episode: Top stories: 1. US forces intercept drones launched by Iran toward Strait of Hormuz: CENTCOM — Anadolu Agency https://www.aa.com.tr/en/us-israel-iran-war/us-forces-intercept-drones-launched-by-iran-toward-strait-of-hormuz-centcom/3958146 2. How the US naval blockade has bled Iran of nearly $6bn in oil revenues | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/5/how-the-us-naval-blockade-has-bled-iran-of-nearly-6bn-in-oil-revenues 3. Khamenei aide ties US deal to release of $24 billion in frozen assets - CNN | Iran International — Iran International https://www.iranintl.com/en/202606054322 4. CENTCOM rejects Iran retreat claim, says blockade still enforced | Rudaw — Rudaw https://rudaw.net/english/categories/middleeast/1077822 5. US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire — BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgzgyjk2weo Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]